scrummage Synonyms & Antonyms
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Scrummage as a Noun
An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.
A scrimmage.
Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
Synonym of scrum (“daily meeting”)
Scrummage as a Verb
To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.
Word Forms & Grammar
scrummage (plural scrummages)
scrummage (third-person singular simple present scrummages, present participle scrummaging, simple past and past participle scrummaged)
Words That Rhyme With Scrummage
Origin of Scrummage
Alteration of scrimmage, scrimish, scrimmish, variants of skirmish.
Scrummage in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and… |
| Plural | scrummages |
| Verb forms | scrummages, scrummaging, scrummaged |
Pronouncing Scrummage
Scrummage is pronounced /ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (skɹʌm).
Quick Answers About Scrummage
Is scrummage a noun or a verb?
Scrummage is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of scrummage?
The plural of scrummage is scrummages.
What is the past tense of scrummage?
The past tense of scrummage is scrummaged. The present participle is scrummaging.